Keeper Collection (page 22)

Dog leads the way for donkey and keeper, near Cotopaxi volcano, Ecuador, South America

Jumbo / Photo
Jumbo is shown with a keeper (possibly Matthew Scott) and seven people who ride on his back

Forfarshire Shipwreck 4
When this paddle steamer wrecks on the Farne Islands, off Northumberland, lighthouse keeper Darling and 18-year old daughter Grace row to the wreck and save nine

Forfarshire Shipwreck 3
When this paddle steamer wrecks on the Farne Islands, off Northumberland, lighthouse keeper Darling and 18-year old daughter Grace row to the wreck and save nine

Forfarshire Shipwreck 2
When this paddle steamer wrecks on the Farne Islands, off Northumberland, lighthouse keeper Darling and 18-year old daughter Grace row to the wreck and save nine

Football / Charged Through
CHARGED THROUGH An attacking player gives the keeper a firm shoulder barge, sending him into his own net

Crossing Gate Keeper
A French crossing gate keeper, armed with horn and flag to provide aural and visual warnings of an approaching train

Elephants at Chester
At Chester Zoo, Cheshire, England, a keeper throws a bucket of water over the elephants, who enjoy a splash in the bath like the rest of us

Park Keeper (Petherick)
London characters: the PARK KEEPER makes sure evildoers don t walk on forbidden grass, drop litter, pick the flowers or misbehave in the bushes

Lighthouse Keeper
Head lighthouse keeper Mr. Cottee marches up the long spiral staircase at Norah Head lighthouse, Australia. Tne light flashes every five seconds and must never fail

Keeper and Master
A gamekeeper shows proper respect to his master by touching his cap (implying that he would doff it if circumstances permitted)

BEE KEEPER
Bee keeping - examining super frames

Hunting Alphabet - K
K stands for Keeper who may be suspected of all kinds of mischief, some quite unexpected

C17 Butcher / Woodcut / 45
A shop keeper - butcher or poulterer - brandishes a cleaver as he slices a joint into cutlets or whatever

Beehive on a Gatepost
A bee keeper in a suit smokes straggling bees back into their hive with the aid of a pair of small smoking bellows

Tending the Bees
A lady bee keeper tending her bees

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"Keepers of the Light: Grace Darling, the Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter" In the treacherous waters off the coast of Northumberland in 1838, a remarkable young woman named Grace Darling emerged as a true keeper of hope. As her father rowed their small boat through raging waves, they braved the storm to rescue survivors from a shipwreck. Grace's courage and determination shone brightly that night, just like the lighthouse she called home. Speaking of keepers, let us not forget George Morris, whose skilled hands danced across eight bells in 1863. The celebrated bell ringer mesmerized audiences with his rhythmic symphony that echoed through time. Fast forward to the roaring twenties when ice hockey took center stage. With skates gliding effortlessly on frozen ponds and fierce battles for victory on icy battlegrounds, these players became keepers of tradition and camaraderie. But keeping watch over more than just lighthouses or sports arenas are those who tend to nature's delicate balance. The apiarist carefully tends to buzzing hives, ensuring harmony between humans and honeybees – true stewards of our environment. Even man's best friend can be a keeper too. A military police Airedale dog stationed at Aldershot stands tall as he guards his post with unwavering loyalty and dedication. Sports have always had their fair share of keepers - Denis Compton at Hastings showcased his cricketing prowess while an Indian Elephant captivated visitors at London Zoo in 1896 with its majestic presence. Dr Johannes Vogel is another type of keeper; an expert botanist preserving Earth's floral treasures for generations to come. His work ensures that we never lose sight of nature's beauty amidst concrete jungles. And what about those moments that bring joy? Comic postcards capturing flowers blooming in parks during the 20th century remind us all to cherish life's simple pleasures.